Hurricane Katrina: Spelman Answers the Call
A Message from President 
Beverly Daniel Tatum
Press Release
Spelman College Assists Students
Affected
by Hurricane Katrina
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Spelman's Hurricane Katrina Emergency Scholarship Fund
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Information and Responses
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Spelman College's Emergency Response
The Spelman College community has come together to provide resources and services to assist students, faculty and staff whose lives have been disrupted by the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Available services and resources include:
Sisters Chapel (404) 270-5728:
In light of our efforts to provide spiritual solace to members of the Spelman community affected by Hurricane Katrina, the Sisters Chapel Prayer Room (lower level of the chapel) will remain open through the holiday weekend. Students should feel free to use this space to meditate and pray as a way to cope with the recent events. Chapel service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. There will also be an opportunity for fellowship from noon to 2 p.m. Rev. Lisa Rhodes can be reached at (404) 270-5728.
Counseling Services (404) 270-5293 or 5288, (678) 640-8986:
We are mindful that many of us may have family and friends who have become survivors of the hurricane. The Counseling Services Department is here to help. Students in need of counseling may make an appointment by calling (404) 270-5293. Appointments can be made in person at the MacVicar Health and Wellness Center. Counseling Services are available from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Our on-call counselor who can be reached at (678) 640-8986 provides after-hours and evening services.
Through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Spelman faculty and staff may receive confidential access to professional counseling services in addressing family, emotional or financial difficulties resulting from Hurricane Katrina. An EAP counselor can be reached at (800) 888-CARE (2273).
Institutional Advancement: Spelman College Hurricane Katrina Emergency Scholarship Fund (404) 270-5042:
We know that many of our students from the affected areas will have serious financial hardships due to family loss of income. For those who would like to provide assistance to needy students, we have established the Spelman College Hurricane Katrina Emergency Scholarship Fund. Any donations to the scholarship fund should be forwarded to the Office of Institutional Advancement (Rockefeller Hall, 2 nd Floor, Suite 200 or campus box 1551). Gifts can be made by cash or check. Checks should be made payable to Spelman College with “Hurricane Katrina Emergency Fund” indicated on the memo line. Gifts can also be made with Visa, MasterCard or American Express by visiting the online giving application. Don’t forget to indicate on the form that your gift is for the Hurricane Katrina Emergency Scholarship Fund.
Online donation: https://princess.spelman.edu/Donation.nsf/Donationv2?OpenForm
Enrollment Management (404) 270-5186:
We have received applications from students who are attending colleges now closed due to the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Enrollment Management is working with these students to determine eligibility for “guest” student status, and is addressing financial aid, housing and other issues. For more information, contact Ms. Arlene Wesley Cash at (404) 270-5186.
Office for Student Development (404) 270-5131:
In the event that parents, relatives and friends of Spelman students are not able to contact them, the Office of Student Development will take messages for those students. The office can be reached at (404) 270-5131 or 5133 and tjramey@spelman.edu. Office staff will in turn contact the student and relay the message. Students can receive messages from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits the college from providing student information.
Public Safety/Transportation (404) 270-5326:
As gas prices escalate due to Hurricane Katrina, we are encouraging those who can to car pool. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 6, Public Safety Director Steve Bowser will initiate a car-pooling program. For more information, Mr. Bowser can be reached at (404) 270-5326.
Students, faculty and staff should also be aware that discount MARTA monthly passes are available at the cashier’s window daily. The rate is $40 per month and payments may be made in cash or by debit card. Shuttle services are available daily from the Marta West End station to the various Atlanta University Center institutions. for information call (404) 978-2130, or visit the Web site at: http://www.auctr.edu/services/shtl/shuttle.html.
Other Ways to Assist:
Bonner Office of Community Service and Student Development (404) 270-5316
Staff Council (404) 270-5383
Ms. Felecia Smith, director of the Bonner Office of Community Service and Student Development, and the Spelman College Staff Council have offered to assist faculty, staff, and students wanting to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. For more information, please contact the Bonner Office at (404) 270-5316 or call Ingrid Lassiter and the Spelman College Staff Council for at (404) 270-5383.
Psalm 46:1-3 (King James Version )
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
